Choi Eun Ho’s strategy was like a brilliant move in a game of chess. He had laid his plans beforehand, using Park Gook Chang to anonymously leak information and cleverly draw in these reporters.
His goal wasn't secrecy. On the contrary, he needed to make things known to every corner of Seoul.
Only then could he hide in the noisy vortex, like a drop of water merging into the sea, disappearing from public view.
Choi Eun Ho simply flipped through the documents, a knowing smile playing on his lips.
These materials were gathered by Park Gook Chang according to his instructions before he left, including information on the upper echelon of the Seoul Paradise Hospital, especially Won Shin Yeon and his father.
To Choi Eun Ho’s surprise, Won Shin Yeon had an older sister who married the son of the third-ranking chief prosecutor of Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office, a prosecutor from the special investigation unit.
Choi Eun Ho pondered secretly. This third-ranking chief prosecutor… he recalled that this person was constantly vying for the position of chief prosecutor of the Prosecutors’ Office next year with Jang Tae Joon. The complexity of the situation intrigued him. This kind of multi-party power struggle was undoubtedly the best place for him to hide.
Choi Eun Ho closed the documents, put his left hand in his pocket, and lightly patted the side of his thigh as he walked towards the interrogation room.
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Choi Eun Ho led Park Gook Chang to the interrogation room, their target being Jang Tae San’s detention cell.
Meanwhile, the situation with Won Shin Yeon was quite delicate. His father, the hospital director, would inevitably intervene in the prosecutors’ affairs, which would create a tense confrontation between Jang Tae Joon and the third-ranking chief prosecutor. Under these complex circumstances, Won Shin Yeon couldn't be taken down for now.
Upon reaching their destination, Choi Eun Ho first went to the observation room next door, where Choi Ho Ran and Ha Tae Joon were already waiting.
Choi Eun Ho instructed, “Give me the evidence and turn off the surveillance.”
Choi Ho Ran immediately handed him two evidence bags, while Ha Tae Joon expertly operated the computer, turning off the surveillance in the interrogation room, and then gave him an “OK” gesture. Choi Eun Ho picked up the two bags and stepped through the door of the interrogation room.
Jang Tae San's figure seemed to sway in the narrow cell. After a night of intense battle, he hadn't even managed to eat breakfast. The lack of nutrition made his spirit and physical strength appear particularly sluggish.
His gaze landed on Choi Eun Ho, who was slowly walking into the cell, and a fierce fire instantly ignited in his eyes.
A-ssi-ba! This wolf-hearted, dog-lunged Choi Eun Ho!
He roared in his heart. During his days of imprisonment, Jang Tae San had ample time to ponder over the various things between him and Choi Eun Ho.
Just the night before, they had reached an agreement, but the next day he was arrested and imprisoned. This was definitely a trick by Choi Eun Ho, or he was collaborating with Cha Jae Jin of the Cheonan Association to put him in a desperate situation.
No matter which possibility it was, Choi Eun Ho’s wolfish ambitions were clearly revealed.
Jang Tae San’s eyes widened, and a torrent of anger and disappointment surged through his chest. His father had actually entrusted his beloved sister to such a man.
Jang Tae San’s eyes were fixed on Choi Eun Ho.
Choi Eun Ho stopped by the table, holding an evidence bag containing a water-stained phone and an ID card.
He seemingly casually threw the evidence bag in front of Jang Tae San, his brow furrowed, and questioned,
“This is your phone, right?”
“So what if it’s mine?”
Jang Tae San roared. He felt the pain of being stabbed in the back. His anger was like a flood breaking its dam, uncontrollable.
A-ssi-ba! Don’t forget, I’m So Sook’s older brother! Not only did you not help me, you actually want me to take the blame. You’re a wolf-hearted, dog-lunged bastard!
Choi Eun Ho was not moved by his anger. He composed himself, putting on a serious and helpless expression.
“Brother, do you know how many important calls you missed?”
Jang Tae San's eyes were filled with confusion. He said to Choi Eun Ho, “What calls are you talking about?”
Choi Eun Ho sighed deeply, “I originally wanted Dad to call you, so you could come back early and avoid being caught with Won Shin Yeon.”
“But now, there’s a traitor on Cha Jae Jin’s side. Someone is envious of the business being divided, so they reported it to the prosecutors’ office, and I’m also implicated.”
Jang Tae San tried to understand his words. Choi Eun Ho continued, “But this morning at the hotel, in front of so many people, including the minister, I couldn't let you leave.”
“This is all my fault. I was trying to get more business for Dad and you, but I ended up doing more harm than good.”
Choi Eun Ho took out his phone, turned it on through the evidence bag, then found the call history and pushed it towards Jang Tae San:
“Look, Dad called seven or eight times, and Big Sis called three times. You didn’t answer any of them.”
Jang Tae San looked at Choi Eun Ho with suspicion, then glanced at the missed calls on the phone.
Confusion filled his heart. Could he really be wrong about him?
Seeing this, Choi Eun Ho stood up angrily, his brow furrowed, “Brother, is there any need for me to play this trick?!”
“If you still keep suspecting me, then I can only say you’re on your own.”
He finished, picked up the two evidence bags and was about to walk out.
Hearing this, Jang Tae San quickly got up and grabbed Choi Eun Ho.
He was filled with fear. If he really angered Choi Eun Ho, who would he rely on for help?
“Eun Ho, wait!”
Jang Tae San’s voice carried a hint of urgency. He quickly stood up from his seat and tightly grabbed Choi Eun Ho’s arm.
“Eun Ho, I need your help. I haven’t committed any crimes. I just transferred the money!”
Jang Tae San’s voice held a note of pleading, and his only hope was this man in front of him.
“Brother, I’m really sorry.”
Choi Eun Ho's eyes were filled with helplessness. He gently shook off Jang Tae San’s hand:
“This case is now directly supervised by the minister. I’m even on his list of suspects. I really can’t do anything.”
“I can pay, I can pay any amount of money, as long as you ask your minister for me!”
Jang Tae San’s voice was filled with a desperate plea. His eyes were full of anxiety and anticipation.
Choi Eun Ho looked at him, his brows slightly raised, but a faint smile played on his lips:
“I can ask the minister for you, but don’t get your hopes up too much.”
“It’s fine. Just ask.”
Jang Tae San’s voice held a hint of joy.
In his understanding, as long as there was money, there was no problem that couldn’t be solved.
Choi Eun Ho looked at him, nodded with a smile, then turned and left the interrogation room.